About Us
With Shangazi Power we aim to shift social, cultural, and historical narratives around women in civic space as a pathway to motivate their participation in democracy.
Why Shangazi Power?
Several studies have shown that systems of oppression, such as dictatorships, and patriarchy often intersect and reinforce one another. This has been evident in Africa where patriarchy has remained entrenched in all levels of society, and reverence for the Strong Leader – the Strong Man Syndrome – is still acceptable and tolerated. In recent years we have seen the revival of the syndrome in East Africa leading to increased repression and backlash against those who challenged leaders or the patriarchal image.
